OHCS LENDING PRODUCTS HELPED ALMOST 1,000 OREGON HOUSEHOLDS BUY A HOME IN 2025
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced its Flex Lending program helped 954 households buy a home in 2025 by offering down payment assistance (DPA) and lower interest rates through partnerships with approved lenders. This first-of-its-kind mortgage loan program, called Flex Lending, consists of two loan products — FirstHome and NextStep. FirstHome is intended for first-time homebuyers with low to moderate incomes, while NextStep is open to any income-eligible buyers, even
Two additional teen suspects detained after failed explosive plot at Bank of America in Paris
French authorities have taken three teenagers into custody following a disrupted attempt to set off an improvised explosive device outside a Bank of America office in central Paris. The incident unfolded shortly before 3:30 a.m. Saturday in
Israel blocks Latin Patriarch from entering Jerusalem’s Church of Holy Sepulchre, sparking global backlash
Israeli authorities blocked senior Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, an unprecedented move that drew sharp criticism worldwide and disrupted one of Christianity’s most sacred observances. Palm Sunday marks the
UConn women’s basketball defeats Notre Dame 70-52 to reach 25th Final Four
Defending champions UConn Huskies women’s basketball are headed back to the Final Four after defeating Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish 70-52 in the Fort Worth Regional 1 final on Sunday, securing their 25th trip under legendary coach Geno
Michigan men’s basketball beats Tennessee 95-62 to reach 1st Final Four since 2018
Top-seeded Michigan rolled past No. 6 Tennessee 95-62 to capture the Midwest Regional title and punch its ticket to the Final Four in Indianapolis. It marks the program’s ninth appearance on college basketball’s biggest stage, its first
Kane Brown shares the video for “Woman” inspired by wife Katelyn
Kane Brown has released a brand-new single, “Woman,” marking his first new music of 2026 following the success of his 2025 album The High Road. “Woman” quickly gained traction with fans after Brown teased it during several
Brooks & Dunn to extend ‘Neon Moon Tour’ through 2026
Brooks & Dunn are stretching their Neon Moon Tour into 2026, adding a fresh round of U.S. dates to their already packed schedule. Produced by Live Nation, the next leg launches September 10 in Evansville, Indiana, and
See Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel in the trailer for ‘Mother Mary’
A24 has unveiled the first trailer for Mother Mary, a new drama starring Anne Hathaway as a world-famous pop star teetering on the edge of a major comeback. The film is slated to arrive in theaters on
Sandra Bernhard, Helena Bonham Carter, Chris Messina join ‘White Lotus’ Season 4
A new guest has checked into The White Lotus. Sandra Bernhard has officially joined the cast of the HBO anthology’s upcoming fourth season, which will unfold in France. Bernhard confirmed the news herself on Instagram, writing, “Heading
Swae Lee reveals tracklist for new album ‘Same Difference’
Swae Lee has unveiled the track listing for his upcoming debut solo album, Same Difference. The 15-track project will feature guest appearances by Post Malone, Jhene Aiko, French Montana, Rich the Kid, and more, which is set